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Mercer County is asking for your votes in the Best of West Virginia 2024 contest
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Mercer County is currently asking for your vote in several categories of the Best of West Virginia 2024 contest. Put on by West Virginia Living, the contest showcases the literal “Best” of West Virginia. Categories range from Travel to Culture to Shopping and Services, then get more specific in different subcategories. […]
Bluefield Area Transit recognized at State Transit Awards
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Crew members with Bluefield Area Transit were recently recognized at the State Transit Awards event. The BAT team was honored at the recent State Transit Awards where Robert “Bob” Nelson was recognized with the prestigious Outstanding Transit Driver of the Year award. John Reeves was awarded with both the Best Community […]
Remembering the Siltix Mine disaster in Mount Hope
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tuesday marked 58 years since the Siltix mine explosion in Mount Hope that claimed seven lives and injured many others. On Saturday, July 23, 1966, the small town of Mount Hope was shaken by a devastating explosion at the Siltix Mine, operated by the New River Company. The blast resulted […]
Man faces felony charges after burglary in Fayette County
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WVNS) — An Oak Hill man faces felony charges in Fayette County after a burglary in Mount Hope. 30-year-old Justin R. Craigo, of Oak Hill, was charged with the felony offense of Burglary. Deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a burglary in the Mount Hope area of […]
Three people arrested after kidnapping and robbery in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Three people were arrested in Summers County for charges involving kidnapping and robbery. 32-year-old Lataura E. Jarrett, 32-year-old Wesley S. Taylor, and 24-year-old Jonathan W. Cales, all of the Meadow Bridge/Rainelle area, were arrested charges of Kidnapping, Robbery, Assault During the Commission of a Felony, Malicious Assault, and Conspiracy to […]
Registration open for Theatre West Virginia Academy’s Fall Semester
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Theatre West Virginia Academy is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Fall Semester. Classes begin the week of August 19th. The semester will be 10 weeks, with a recital planned for Friday, October 25th. The cost is $125 per class, $200 for 2 classes, $250 for 3 classes The class […]
Medical students start their education with a day of service
“Medical school is more than a medical education,” says Dr. Jim Nemitz, President of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in Lewisburg. “It’s also about learning to become community leaders.”. WVSOM takes that mantra seriously, by offering a capstone service activity at the end of...
Greenbrier County Republican Club to hold August meeting
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The August meeting of the Greenbrier County Republican Club will be at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 1, at Morgan Funeral Home at 252 Montvue Drive in Lewisburg. Senator Vince Deeds will discuss his experiences as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Vince also attended the 2020 RNC […] The post Greenbrier County Republican Club to hold August meeting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WV State Police issue statement on attempted murder investigation
DELBARTON W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Police responded to a report of a stabbing early this morning. One man was taken to the hospital where he was surgically treated for his injuries. WVSP released the following statement: “Early on this date, Tpr. C.K. Johnson responded to Upper Bias near Delbarton in reference to […] The post WV State Police issue statement on attempted murder investigation appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Norton to host High Knob Outdoor Festival
NORTON, Va. (WJHL) – The High Knob Outdoor Festival is making its return to Norton, Virginia in a few weeks. The goal is to highlight the variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The festival will be held from Aug. 10-18. More information and a daily breakdown of events can be found here. Katie Dunn sat down […]
Attorneys: Social Security Administration makes changes after Eastern Ky. fraud scandal
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — Attorneys said positive changes have been made years after an Eastern Kentucky attorney defrauded the government in one of the largest Social Security fraud scandals in history that left hundreds of clients in distress. The Social Security Administration will no longer demand or collect overpayments...
Man arrested after fatal crash; victim's name released
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WSAZ) - A West Virginia man has been arrested after a crash that killed a Kentucky woman. Pikeville Police say Linda Wright of Pikeville died after a two-car crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Rt. 119 and Rt. 23. Officers arrested Chad Blackburn of Red Jacket, West...
Police on lookout for suspects in Tennessee ATM theft
Police in Bristol, Tennessee are on the lookout for three suspects who allegedly stole money from two First Bank and Trust ATMs, according to a report by WCYB 5. The three men allegedly stole a large amount of cash. Multiple vehicles were used during the thefts, including one with a counterfeit North Carolina temporary plate.
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